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Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,095

Acura RDX   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,201

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $36,725
Base Invoice $35,511 $34,400
Advance Package 6,700  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Xenon HID headlights   815
Heated front seats   640
Advance Package 6,347  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Xenon HID headlights   749
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 6,700 7,520
Options (change) 6,347 6,926
Destination 995 875
Total Price $45,095 $45,120
Total Invoice $42,853 $42,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,698
Model Year20192012
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$45,095$45,120
Adjustments for Features-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,570$45,120
Total Invoice$42,853$42,201
Adjustments for Features-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,503$42,201

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20192012
ModelRDXES
TrimBase350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,090$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3500

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20192012
ModelRDXES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length186.8 in191.1 in
Width74.8 in71.1 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,783 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested320052%
Total Not Requested296548%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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